Gateway to Asia: Unlocking Global Growth Through Hong Kong

Join InvestHK for a targeted market briefing exploring how Hong Kong enables life sciences and health companies to translate research into real-world impact across Asia. As a globally connected gateway, Hong Kong provides direct access to capital, partners, and high-growth markets—supporting companies at every stage from clinical development to commercialisation.

This session will highlight pathways for South Australian organisations to expand into Asia, including access to international investors, strategic partnerships, and government-backed incubation and acceleration programmes tailored to life sciences and health innovators.

With Adelaide emerging as a leading destination for clinical trials, research excellence, and industry collaboration, this briefing will connect local capability with global opportunity unlocking new routes to scale, invest, and deliver impact across Asia.

Guest Speakers:

• Andy Wong | Head of Innovation & Technology and Life & Health Sciences
• Cathy Lui | Principal Manager, Life & Health Sciences
• Max Lau | Head of Business and Talent Attraction / Investment Promotion

Joining the panel is Founder of SA start-up Goldilocks Suit, Shem Richards, who will share his experience entering and navigating the Asian market, regulatory processes, and partnering.

Topics include:

• International engagement
• Commercialisation opportunities in Asia
• Hong Kong as a gateway to enter the Asia market
• Connecting with global investors through Hong Kong
• Incubation and Acceleration programs offered by the Hong Kong government to support the growth of L&HS companies

Networking Opportunity

This event provides an opportunity to connect, collaborate and learn. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided following the conclusion of the conversation and attendees are welcome to stay and network.

Who should attend:
Researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, founders, MTP industry professionals, commercialisation professionals, government leaders and policy makers.

This event is an initiative of the Adelaide Life Sciences Gateway Program. The program is made possible via a Strategic Partnerships Program grant from the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA).

Learn more about the Adelaide Life Science Gateway Program